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Tag Archive: Crime Prevention

Its that time of year again. Time to put away the air conditioners, open up the windows and welcome the beautiful fall weather. With open windows, however, our home becomes more accessible to burglars if we’re not careful. Like most crimes, burglary is a crime of opportunity. If we eliminate the opportunity, we can eliminate some of the crime.

The Philadelphia Police Department (PPD) is the nation's fourth largest police department, with over 6600 sworn members and 800 civilian personnel. The PPD is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for serving Philadelphia County, extending over 140 square-miles in which approximately 1.5 million reside.